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Originally Posted by Ocean breeze
My T lives alone. In the UK that meant that for many weeks my T was not allowed to arrange to meet anyone. The rules have been relaxed a bit now and she can now meet people outside the home and also be in a ‘bubble’ with another household. We have been having tele sessions. My T has started to look tired and drawn, her face is more lined, she has slight bags under eyes. We have had a rupture and she didn’t seem to be attuned with me in the two sessions that it happened. It makes me wonder whether the social isolation has been affecting her.
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Well, you've just described my therapist. In fact, I emailed her after our most recent telesession to express my concern. Frankly, she looked like hell warmed over. She called me and we discussed some stuff, which was very helpful.
Had a telehealth appointment with my pdoc today; her office is right next to my T's. Pdoc says she will start seeing patients at some point before too long. My T, however, is obviously phobic about seeing patients in person. Yes, she is high-risk. She's 69 and has asthma. Still, I think her phobia has gone beyond the beyonds.
Pdoc told me she's going to discuss the situation with my therapist.
x fingers crossed x
The covid horror show is affecting every person I know, or know of. I certainly don't have answers, but there are times when I wonder if the stress about the pandemic is more harmful than the virus itself (for most people).
Ocean breeze, I strongly encourage you to talk with your therapist about what you've observed and how you're feeling. I don't think it's rude at all. I think it would be thoughtful and helpful for you to share your concerns.